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JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
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Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions (WHSS) is the only MOL approved Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification training provider located in Kingston.
As most workplaces with 20 or more workers must have a JHSC established, we regularly hold training sessions. At least one worker and one management representative of this committee must be certified, completing the prescribed training standards set by the Ministry of Labour (MOL).
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Part One
Basic Certification Training
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Part One B
asic Certification training
provides an overall knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation that applies to most workplaces.
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Contact our office to register for the Basic Training Course.
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Worker Killed By Truck, Company Fined $100,000
July 6, 2016
BRAMPTON, ON - Dream Party Decor of Mississauga pleaded guilty and has been fined $100,000 for the death of a temporary worker struck by a truck at a loading dock.
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Electrical Worker Killed, Company Fined $110,000 in Death
June 10, 2016
WHITBY, ON - Enerquest Services Inc., a Kingsville-based company specializing in power generation, controls and energy systems, was found guilty and was fined $110,000 after a worker was electrocuted while working on a solar farm construction project in Sunderland.
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Top four summer hazards for workers
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Lyme disease: Blacklegged ticks can transmit Lyme disease to outdoor workers. In Ontario, they are found in wooded areas and tall grasslands in provincial and national parks along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Read more
here.
Noxious plants: Poison ivy, giant hogweed and wild parsnip can cause painful skin reactions to outdoor workers. Read more on where these plants are found and how to avoid them
here.
Heat stress: Heat stress occurs in humid conditions and can lead to heat-related illness, disability and even death. Workplaces should establish a hot weather plan.
Read more from the Ministry of Labour on the effects of heat stress and how to avoid it.
UV exposure: UV exposure from the sun can have extremely negative effects on the skin and eyes of outdoor workers; risks include the increased danger of skin cancer. To protect workers from the sun's UV radiation, avoid working in the sun, wear protective clothing and hats and apply sunscreen. Read more here.
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What employers need to know about vacation time this summer
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Under the ESA Act, employees who have worked more than 12 months are entitled to two weeks of vacation time.
Contact
Patti Conboy
, our Employment Standards Consultant, for more information on vacation pay and vacation time entitlement this summer.
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Onboarding Young Summer Workers
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Did you hire summer students this year? Ensure you've completed the required onboarding
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Onboarding, the process of bringing in new employees and properly orienting them, does not include just a quick tour of the facilities. It
should include a standard orientation program, mentorship and on-going training and learning.
Young workers in a first summer job should be trained with special care, as they may be hesitant to ask questions, but are statistically most likely to be injured on the job.
Find out more about the roles different workplace parties should play in onboarding young summer workers.
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The number one cause of work related fatalities in Ontario, with most occurring in the summer
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If you are an employer with workers out on the road this summer, ensure you have safe driving policies in place promoting responsible driving.
Find more information on motor vehicle safety hazards
here
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Amendment to the OH&S Act and WHMIS Regulation as of July 1, 2016
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The amendments
affect various requirements governing labels and safety data sheets for hazardous workplace chemicals.
The new requirements in the
OH&S Act
and the WHMIS Regulation
came into effect July 1, 2016. To give workplace parties time to adjust to the new requirements, there will be a transition period to gradually phase out the old requirements.
Read more on how your workplace must be in compliance
here.
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Ministry of Labour Blitzes
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Who can expect inspection blitzes this summer?
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Upcoming Provincial/ Eastern Ontario Blitzes:
| Date |
Sector |
Focus |
Program |
| April 1- Sept. 30, 2016 |
Construction |
Inspections of wood frame structures |
Health & Safety |
| May 16- July 15, 2016 |
Construction |
Falls |
Health & Safety |
| May 16- July 15, 2016 |
Industrial |
Falls |
Health & Safety |
| May 16-July 15, 2016 |
Mining |
Falls |
Health & Safety |
| July 18- Sept. 2, 2016 |
Industrial |
New and Young Workers |
Health & Safety |
The MOL is currently conducting a
three year health and safety initiative in the
health care sector. The initiative includes the inspection of both clinical and non-clinical areas at health care facilities in Ontario until June 30, 2017
If you are in the health care sector, visit the
MOL website for more information on the areas of focus.
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Register your employees today
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JHSC Certification Part One
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August 8, 9 & 10, 2016 |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Working at Heights
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July 21, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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August 25, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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September 1, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Working at Heights
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September 15, 2016 |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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